Draft LEP 2015 Amendment - Reclassification of North Cronulla Surf Lifesaving Club

Council is proposing to amend the Sutherland Shire Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2015 to reclassify its North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club from ‘community land’ to ‘operational land’. A reclassification of land will have significant community benefit as it will enable an important community funded project delivering improved lifesaving services to proceed with greater certainty.

The reclassification relates to the land occupied by the North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club building only and does not impact Dunningham Park.

Having now taken over the redevelopment of North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club, it is important for Council to ensure that the facility meets current and future needs of the community. ‘Operational Land’ classification is deemed more appropriate as it will allow Council greater ability to recover commercial income to ensure the facility is delivered at no net cost to ratepayers. The reclassification of the land will support Council to achieve that through more flexible leasing arrangements. The proposal does not mean that Council intends to sell the land.

The decision to proceed with the reclassification process was unanimously supported by the sitting Council in July 2024 under Council Resolution COR031-24. by Council in July 2024. The full Council report has been provided in the 'Documents' section on this page, along with the Planning Proposal Documents.

Have your say

We sought feedback from our community on the proposed reclassification of the North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club between 31 March and 14 May 2025. Thank you to everyone who made a submission.

Public hearing

Follow the online consultation period, Council will hold a public hearing into the reclassification of the land. The hearing will be held by an independent facilitator and a report will be made publicly available on the results of the hearing. Details of the public hearing:

• Thursday 19 June 2025: 6pm – 7.30pm (90 minutes) at Cronulla Central Community Hall, 38-60 Croydon Street, Cronulla.

To register for the public hearing please email property@ssc.nsw.gov.au

Registrations close at 11.59pm on Tuesday 17 June 2025 and places are limited.

Next steps

Following community consultation and the public hearing, Council will review and consider all feedback and prepare a report for elected Councillors. The Local Environmental Plan will be amended if the proposal is supported.

Progress of the Planning Proposal can be tracked through the Department of Housing Infrastructure and Environment online portal here.